the insert edge loops lets u place it inbetween the other two edges if u want. Go to the option box and in the Attribute editor there are a few options. You can also insert multiple edge loops...

any tips or tricks for weapons? tried a few times with different weapons, never really came out as i wanted it...

Just watched the Jackal the other day, and I thought that the sniper gun thingy was pretty sweet. So I took their idea and started modeling something like it. Here's what I got so far:
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Heh, im no pro either, its just that at school, every teacher is pushing that we have good observation skills, which is understandable. And i noticed that on ur model, so i thought id tell u :)

is that tube thats sticking out of the engine supposed to come out that far?

looks different here (http://www.oudvalkenburgzh.nl/pictures/visitors1/original/AH-64A_Apache_USArmy_in_1991-1.jpg)

I dont think thats what he wants. seeing as he wants to keep it low poly and not adding polys. Id suggest just making the edges soft. that'll give u a round effect, though at some angles it can be...

it seems like there are some problems with the normals. Might want to check that out.

do you have any preferences? Weaknesses you want to improve? Or does it really not matter?

If thats the case, make a jet, chopper, something with guns :p

Here's another update:
Started on the mid section. Still need to edit the top part, make it smoother and nicer, and I need to add all the rivets....

I try not to use a foto for a blueprint. Photos tend to have perception in them, causing some parts to look larger, smaller, angled, etc. www.the-blueprints.com has a lot of blueprints of guns,...